In the shadows of the night,
Their passions flared, burning bright.
Two hearts entwined in pure desire,
But fate had planned a cruel empire.

Their love was meant to be forbidden,
Their union a sin, they were hidden.
No one could know of their secret bliss,
For to love each other was to dismiss.

The world and its narrow conventions,
It had no room for such affections.
Their love was pure, but the society's law,
Made it seem like a forbidden call.

They knew they were destined to...